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Salvador Perez Slumping But Safe Role and Friendly Matchups Support Continued Starting Status
The veteran is mired in a deep slump, batting just .190 over his last 14 days and a frigid .143 over the last week with zero home runs. His struggles coincide with a difficult stretch for the last-place Royals, who sit at 24-38 in the AL Central. Despite the slide, Perez remains a fixture in the lineup as the primary designated hitter and secondary catcher, and his playing time is insulated even further with teammate Maikel Garcia currently questionable with a hamstring strain.
While his current .207 season average is a drain, our models expect Perez to trend back toward his projected .251 mark and reach 20 home runs. This mid-30s slump is concerning, but his track record of high-volume power—including 30 homers last season—suggests his bat is not yet spent. Fantasy managers should remain patient with the veteran backplate asset.
For the remainder of the week, the Royals play four games on the road against the Twins. Perez draws highly favorable matchups against Andrew Morris (4.50 ERA), Zebby Matthews (4.63 ERA), and Connor Prielipp (5.26 ERA), with Joe Ryan representing the only tough starter. This soft rotation makes it an ideal launching pad for a rebound. Start him in all formats.
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